{"product_id":"flowering-sally","title":"Flowering Sally","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"writing-block-9fce9843-7b04-49d6-8a39-ab737a4ccc7f\" class=\"group relative z-0 my-4 w-full overflow-visible rounded-2xl bg-token-bg-primary dark:bg-[#2a2a2a] shadow-[0px_0px_0px_1px_rgba(0,0,0,0.07),0px_4px_80px_rgba(0,0,0,0.02)]\" data-writing-block=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sticky z-1 top-(--sticky-padding-top)\" data-testid=\"writing-block-header-sticky-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bg-token-bg-primary\/98 flex w-full items-start justify-between gap-3 py-2.5 font-sans dark:bg-[#2a2a2a]\/98 rounded-t-2xl pe-2\" data-testid=\"writing-block-header-surface\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-token-text-tertiary flex max-w-[75%] min-w-0 grow cursor-default items-center self-center text-sm font-medium\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"writing-block-editor markdown-new-styling relative flow-root pt-(--writing-block-editor-pt) pe-(--writing-block-editor-pr) pb-(--writing-block-editor-pb) ps-(--writing-block-editor-pl)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ProseMirror markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full min-h-6 break-words focus:outline-none\" aria-disabled=\"false\" dir=\"auto\" translate=\"no\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Sally \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eLythrum salicaria\u003c\/em\u003e also known as Purple Loosestrife, brings tall, showy spikes of rich magenta-purple flowers to the pond edge from summer into early fall. The narrow petals have a softly crinkled look that gives the blooms extra texture, while the upright habit adds height and bold color to bog gardens, wet beds, and moist shoreline plantings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis hardy perennial Pond Plant is a strong choice for larger pond margins, rain gardens, and damp low spots where you want bright vertical color. Mature plants grow about 2 to 6 feet tall with a full clump that can reach about 2 to 4 feet wide. Flowering Sally grows best in full sun for the heaviest bloom and enjoys medium to wet soil or shallow water conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen planting Flowering Sally Pond Plants in a pond with a liner or other barrier, use a fabric pot or planting basket with heavy loam soil. Do not use potting soil. Set the crown at the soil line and place the pot on a shallow shelf or bog area where the soil stays wet or is just lightly covered with water. When planting Flowering Sally Pond Plants in an earth-bottom or natural pond, plant directly into rich loam or mud along the edge of the pond at the same shallow water line. Fertilize monthly from May through August with Waterlily World Pond Tabs + Humates for strong growth and the best flower show.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering Sally Pond Plants ship in spring at the proper planting time for your area and through summer while in season. Every live plant is backed by our Live Arrival Guarantee. If your plant looks stressed on arrival, please email clear photos within 24 hours of delivery so we can help right away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Customers Love About This Plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTall magenta-purple flower spikes that stand out from a distance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong summer bloom season\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrong vertical accent for pond edges and rain gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy perennial color for sunny bogs and wet soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBold, classic look in larger water garden plantings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting Instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-spread=\"false\" start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose a sunny spot with wet soil or shallow water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor lined ponds, plant in a fabric pot or planting basket using heavy loam soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSet the crown at the soil surface and place the pot on a shallow shelf or bog ledge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor earth-bottom ponds, plant directly into the pond edge in rich loam or mud at the same shallow water line.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertilize once a month from May through August with Waterlily World Pond Tabs + Humates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove spent flower spikes after bloom if you want a tidier plant and less self-seeding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFAQ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering Sally is a bog or shelf Pond Plant?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering Sally is best grown as a bog or shelf Pond Plant in wet soil, along pond margins, or in shallow water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow much sun does Flowering Sally need?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull sun is best for the strongest growth and best flower color. Light shade can be tolerated, but bloom is usually best in sunnier spots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan I plant Flowering Sally in an earth-bottom pond?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Plant it directly into the moist pond edge or shallow margin in rich loam or mud.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow tall does Flowering Sally get?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost plants grow about 2 to 6 feet tall, with a mature clump about 2 to 4 feet wide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen does Flowering Sally bloom?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering Sally usually blooms from July through September, with long spikes opening from the bottom upward.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy is Flowering Sally not available in all states?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLythrum salicaria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is regulated in some areas because it can spread in wetland settings, so we only ship it where allowed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease Note About State Restrictions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering Sally (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLythrum salicaria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) is not available in all states. This plant is restricted or prohibited in certain areas due to local invasive-species regulations. Please review our current restricted-state list before ordering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRestricted States:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, ID, IL, LA, MA, MI, MN, MT, NC, NH, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, VA, VT, WA, WI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Live Arrival Guarantee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShips in spring at the proper planting time for your area and through summer while in season. Covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee. If your plant looks stressed on arrival, please email clear photos within 24 hours of delivery so we can help right away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCatalog Facts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical Name: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLythrum salicaria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name: Flowering Sally, Purple Loosestrife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Type: Hardy perennial bog or shelf Pond Plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMature Height: 2 to 6 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMature Spread: 2 to 4 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBloom Color: Magenta-purple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBloom Time: July to September\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunlight: Full sun to light shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoisture: Medium to wet soil or shallow water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSDA Zones: 4 to 9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5275\" data-end=\"5323\"\u003eThe fact set behind that page is supported here:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"5324\" data-end=\"6683\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"5324\" data-end=\"5458\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5326\" data-end=\"5458\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5326\" data-end=\"5354\"\u003eAccepted botanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kew lists \u003cstrong data-start=\"5365\" data-end=\"5390\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"5367\" data-end=\"5388\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"5368\" data-end=\"5387\"\u003eLythrum salicaria\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e as the accepted species name. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"5459\" data-end=\"5794\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5461\" data-end=\"5794\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5461\" data-end=\"5495\"\u003ePlant traits used in the copy:\u003c\/strong\u003e upright perennial wetland plant; square stems; opposite or whorled leaves; magenta-purple spikes; typical garden size around 2–6 feet tall; full sun to light shade; medium to wet soil; bloom in summer into early fall; good fit for water edges and boggy ground. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"5795\" data-end=\"6118\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5797\" data-end=\"6118\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5797\" data-end=\"5824\"\u003ePond planting language:\u003c\/strong\u003e heavy loam soil, fabric pots\/planting baskets, no potting soil, and pushing tabs into soil for earth-bottom ponds all come from Pond Megastore’s own planting guidance and earth-bottom pond guidance, adapted to this species’ moist-soil\/shallow-water habit. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"6119\" data-end=\"6400\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6121\" data-end=\"6400\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"6121\" data-end=\"6156\"\u003eShipping and guarantee wording:\u003c\/strong\u003e spring\/summer seasonal shipping, proper planting time for the customer’s area, and the Live Arrival Guarantee with photos within 24 hours are based on Pond Megastore’s current shipping and guarantee pages. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"6401\" data-end=\"6683\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6403\" data-end=\"6683\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"6403\" data-end=\"6424\"\u003eRestriction note:\u003c\/strong\u003e the soft compliance language is based on USDA PLANTS and University of Minnesota Extension guidance that \u003cem data-start=\"6530\" data-end=\"6549\"\u003eLythrum salicaria\u003c\/em\u003e is regulated\/invasive in some areas; I kept \u003cstrong data-start=\"6594\" data-end=\"6644\"\u003eyour restricted-state list exactly as provided\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pond Plants, Water Lilies, Pond Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51255265427744,"sku":"Flowering Sally","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1725\/7713\/files\/PurpleSallyforsale.jpg?v=1771592927","url":"https:\/\/pondmegastore.com\/products\/flowering-sally","provider":"Pond Megastore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}